Military Space
Enabling secure, efficient situational awareness and data exchange in military operations.
A cornerstone for armed forces
The role of space-based products and services are increasingly of strategic importance for defence and security actors. Space-based capabilities such as communication, navigation, real-time intelligence and surveillance, are critical for military forces to fulfil their missions.
Airbus’ military satellites communication solutions ensure our customers are always connected and ready for the growing amount of data to be collected and disseminated, on the ground, at sea, in the air and in orbit. These secure, flexible and scalable communications systems enable our customers to exchange critical information with appropriate connectivity, and to preserve individual national sovereign interests.
Military Earth observation satellites help strengthen nations' ability to plan and conduct operations. Our optical to radar satellite imagery provides decision-makers with the ability to enhance security, optimise mission planning and operations, improve performance and scale management resources.
We offer a broad portfolio: from satellites and ground stations, to complete end-to-end systems and services for full operational capability
Military Satellite Communications
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Connectivity
The most comprehensive satellite communications bandwidth and the best-in-class capabilities for network services and solutions.
Military earth observation
CSO (Composante Spatiale Optique) - Optical capabilities for the French Armed Forces
The CSO constellation provides extremely high resolution geo information intelligence to the French Armed Forces and to its partners in the frame of the MUSIS cooperation programme.
SARah-1 - Radar capability for the German Bundeswehr
Equipped with the latest radar technology, SARah-1 provides extremely high-resolution observation of the Earth's surface, regardless of time of day and weather conditions.
CERES - Space-based Signal Intelligence Capability
CERES is France’s first signal intelligence satellite system, designed to detect and geo-locate electromagnetic signals from radio communication systems and radars in areas where surface sensors cannot reach. From its low Earth orbit, CERES is free from airspace overflight constraints and can operate in all types of weather. The system provides in-depth information to support military operations for the French Armed Forces, thus improving situational awareness.
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Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
Future Combat Air System: Ensuring future national and European operational, technological and industrial sovereignty.
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Connectivity
Airbus specialises in secure, multi-orbit, multi-domain connectivity across the world's land, sea, air and space domains.
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Intelligence and data
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